My first Australian summer in four year has been absolute torture and it has been a long time since I’ve done any knitting. The weather has improved a little over the last week and my long-lost mojo has returned with a vengeance! Now I have a severe case of project-startitis. I now have three pairs of socks on the go, one lace shawl and a vest.

Last July, I ordered some custom fibre from Hello Yarn to complement some of Adrian’s gorgeous handpainted Shetland. This was purchased with a view to making a brooklyntweed-style Striped Vest.

It sat in my stash until December - a week and a half at home with my parents gave me ample opportunity to get it all done.

Finally, I have a swatch, a gauge, Priscilla Gibson-Roberts’ Knitting in the Old Way and I’m all set to go!

I’ve been busy spinning. Spinning, spinning and more spinning. What else is there to do when it is 40°C (104°F) out but stay inside and close to the air conditioner?

First up, a new-to-me blend from Spunky Eclectic - 60% Wool/40% Linen with a drape to die for. Custom dyed by Boogie.

Next… some of my Polwarth from Southern Cross Fibre in "Vigilance"

And a couple of club spins - "Champange" Wool Blend - Spunky Eclectic Fibre Club - December 2008

Last, but certainly not least, "Night Sky" Superwash BFL - Hello Yarn Fibre Club - January 2009